Capetown, Dec. 3. The German liner Watussi (9,521 ions) was scuttled south of Cape Point yesterday. The litier left Mozambique on November 23, making a night dash from the_port, where it had taken refuge.
An official announcement says the ship was intercepted by South African Air Force bombers, at about 10.30 am. yesterday, and ordered to proceed to Simonstown, Later the crew scuttled the ship, Survivors took to the lifeboats, leaving the Watussi burning from stem to stern, and were picked up by other ships.
The tracking down of the German liner represents the first fruits of the formation of the new South African Sea Defence Force, consisting of anti-submarine vessels and minesweepers, assisted by South African Air Force planes, which patrol far out to sea, ensuring that trade routes are kept open.—Reuter.
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